Chapter One Hundred And Ninety Eight; The Box. "But why did you never give up on looking for him?" he asked. "Even after all these years?"“And why did you think it was that man? It’s been a what? Over a decade before you found him, yet you still claim he’s your son, is it because he has the same name as our son or did you have your other reasons?”“How did you find him? Why were you so sure that he was sure he’s son? Melissa turned to fully look at Patrick who was asking hee these questions, she wondered what could have happened to spike up his interest in Lucas all of a sudden, but As Melissa thought about itc she as yet again, more than happy to hear his questions and provide him with the best answers she could possibly have. She decided that since he wanted to know the truth, she should tell him everything she knew with out holding anything back ever again. “Patrick, I don’t know why you are asking me these questions all of a sudden, but I know you must have your reasons, and
Chapter one ninety nine; It Was Good Times. With trembling hands, Melissa lifted the lid of the box and peered inside. The first thing she saw was a photo of her son, taken when he was just a little boy. She felt a lump form in her throat as she looked at his smiling face, and for a moment, she was transported back in time to a happier, more innocent era.Melissa Baron, a member of a wealthy and prominent family, had just given birth to a healthy baby boy. The news spread quickly throughout the community, and soon the whole town was buzzing with excitement and joy.As the news of the birth reached the local hospital, the doctors and nurses who had helped Melissa during her pregnancy rejoiced. They had been with her every step of the way, and seeing the happy outcome was a source of immense satisfaction.Melissa's family was overjoyed with the new addition to their clan. Her parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins all rushed to the hospital to greet the new arrival. The Baron fa
Chapter One Hundred And Forty; A Shocking Information. “Take a look at this by yourself, this has all the possible information you could need regarding the matter.” Melissa said, keeping the box in front of Patrick and opening it. “I hired a detective to look for him all these while and I was able to uncover a lot of things,” Melisa said. Her voice trembled as she spoke, tears streaming down her face as she told her husband about the years of agony and despair she had endured while searching for their son. She broke down in sobs as she recounted the endless nights spent scouring the streets and hospitals, hoping to catch a glimpse of their lost child.Her shoulders shook as she poured out her heart, revealing the depths of her pain and sorrow at the thought of their son being lost forever.She tried to keep it together, but the floodgates opened as she described the endless dead-ends and false leads that had left her feeling hopeless and alone.Her voice cracked as she spoke of the
Chapter One Hundred And Forty One; If Only She Could Read His Mind.“I was told that someone who looks like him and may fit in the description of my son was in the police station, did you know how scared I was back then?” It was as though Melissa had been waiting for the day she would break down in front of her husband, and recount all her struggles to him. Luckily for her, Patrick was really in the mood today, it was as though he woke up purposely to hear her narrate all hee experiences that he knew not of. “I thought that if at all LUCAS was the one they found in that police station, wether I should be happy or disturbed, why would it be that the next clue I got was of him being in the police station? I was devastated but I still had to remain strong, I mmediately had them take his blood sample and compared it with mine at the genetic department, it proves he was right, the test result came out ninety nine percent positive, LUCAS was my son.”She paused for a little while as if
Chapter Two Hundred And Two; Confessing Darkest Secrets. “Because I don’t deserve him.” Patrick successfully succeeded in shocking her more than she already was. While Melissa was still looking at him in confusion, Patrick sat in his dimly lit bed room, his head in his hands, his heart pounding in his chest and wondering whow he could tell hee about this. He had done something terrible, something that he never thought he was capable of. He had betrayed his wife in the worst possible way, and now he was about to confess it to her.He had been married to her for ten years, and they had built a life together that he was proud of. She was with him all these while, and that was all that matter to him, surely she loved him enough right? She should be able to understand what he was about to tell her, he thought. They had a comfortable home, a nice car, and a circle of friends that they enjoyed spending time with. But he had ruined it all in one moment of weakness, and now he didn't know
Chapter Two Hundred And Three; Runaway Journey Plans.Melissa had always been a devoted wife, spending most of her life trying to make her husband happy. But today, everything changed when she found out something terrible that he had done. It was a secret that he had been keeping from her for years, and she couldn't believe that she was only finding out about it now.Feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, Melissa knew that she had to get away from him. She couldn't stay in the same house with him for another minute, and so, she quickly packed a small bag with some clothes and left without any clear destination in mind.As she walked out of the house, she didn't even bother to look back. She just kept walking, letting her feet take her wherever they wanted to go. She felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she was finally free.The sun was already setting, and the park was starting to empty out. Melissa had been wandering around for hours, lost in thought. She sat down on
Chapter Two Hundred And Four; Surprise GuestMelissa had never felt so happy and fulfilled in her entire life. As she walked up the driveway to her son's house, she felt a sense of pride and joy knowing that he still lived in the same house she had gifted him five years ago, when she had just found out that he was her son. She had spent so many years wondering about him, worrying about him, and finally, after all these years, she had found him and could not be more grateful.She could now also be able to openly go and see him because she’s already mentioned it to Patrick and even though she wasn’t aware of whether he had accepted him or not, she couldn’t care less and couldn’t be affected by whether or not he was affected, he should even be lucky if she even forgives him at this rate. She was greeted by a group of workers who were doing some renovations on the house, and they looked at her with curiosity and suspicion. They were unsure whether to allow her to enter the house without
Chapter Two Hundred And Five; Happy Thoughts Lucas had just finished his evening routine and was ready to retire for the night. He had a busy day, but the highlight of it was when his mother came to visit him. It had been a while since he last saw her, and her presence had brought a sense of joy and peace to his home.As he walked towards his bedroom, Lucas couldn't help but smile, thinking of the moments he had shared with his mother earlier that day. She had cooked him his favorite meal, and they had spent hours talking about old memories and catching up on each other's lives. Lucas felt grateful to have such a loving mother who always made an effort to stay connected.Lucas entered his bedroom and paused for a moment to take in the peace and quiet of the room. He had decorated it with calming colors and a soft bed that made him feel relaxed as soon as he lay on it. He took off his clothes, put on his pajamas, and walked towards his bed.As he climbed into bed, Lucas felt a sense o